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September 01, 2010

The year I discovered blog world was 2007. Not much unlike Columbus' day, I had loads of trouble navigating it. Just as I began to sail smoothly through the hazards and pitfalls of this over the top fun world. The real world called me back for help. I'd always been involved with my son Daniel's schooling not only helping with homework and classroom helper duties but also is an active member of PTA. In 2008, I was elected as PTA president at my son's high school. I'd been telling myself and everyone else that I wasn't ready for the responsibility. Little did I know that once I arrived at the election meeting I would hear my name called to be voted on as president. I could have said no way however at that moment I realized it was my turn to say yes. What followed were two very busy years and a third as a phantom president whilst my husband served. No one was waiting to take my place, my dear husband agreed to the post with a promise from me that I would be his presidential helper. With June of 2009 PTA duties over and Daniel preparing for college, my dear mom begun a steady decline in her health. My mom lived alone and I had been giving her a helping hand for years. However this past year was a very sad one. My sweet mom passed away on April 18, 2010. All the details of our journey together in her last year of life would take too many words to describe. I'm beginning to come out of the darkness of mourning my mom's death. I'm rediscovering blog world. I love to read your blogs and hope that you will visit also...hugs

January 08, 2010

As days go, today was a heart breaker. My visits to grandma are now often difficult. She is now 92 and so much needs to be done and often I don't know how to handle it all or even where to begin. In days now past, my visits were filled with visits to the pharmacy, post office, grocery store, clothing store and lunch. Those days are gone now. My mom has given up on life and tells me she is ready to go. I'm thinking go to heaven? She spends her days in bed and is no longer interested in food or activities. Jennie Love life is short and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to show my mom compassion and love in her old age. I just wish I knew where to get some help sometimes. I will be making lots of phone calls on Monday. My cold this week really slowed me down and it is time to get going. I've heard of senior helpers and meals on wheels. My mom lives alone and likes her independence but I now realize that she no longer can do it alone even with my help. Many families have had to deal with these aging issues but the first time is always difficult. This is the first time for me. My girls are coming on the 28th to visit with grandma. God bless them! I'm looking forward to their visit and I'm hoping that it will inspire my mom to go on living.

October 21, 2009

August 30, 2009

I often wonder why they had to grow up because I miss them so much. I live in CA, Christina in MN and Kathleen in OR. We talk often and text however it can't compare to hanging out together. I love everything about them and am so proud of the both of my daughters. Christina is hard at work raising four children and doing the art fair circuit in her community . This picture was taken at our favorite spot to summer vacation near the central coast of CA.Cambria, CA